Architect / Fire Engineer
Due to high demand, a vacancy has arisen for a full-time Architect/Engineer with Fire Engineering expertise to provide fire strategy compliance input to country-wide projects for which our firm provide fire engineering services, to join our team based in County Cork
Fire Strategy compliance input is required at all stages of project realisation - including feasibility studies, long-range planning studies, permitting and full design services including programming, design development, construction documents, and services during construction for design/bid/build and design/build projects.
The successful candidate will be a conscientious, self-motivated professional with strong communication skills. They will exhibit a passion and desire to apply their technical experience and knowledge in a team environment on technically challenging and professionally rewarding projects. Our team is seeking a person who understands the importance of meeting their targeted commitments while being flexible to the ever-changing and fast paced environment of our clients' sites and willing to develop within a dynamic
Key responsibilities:
* Developing fire strategies for a wide range of projects, using the relevant code recommendations such as TGD Part B & M, BS9999, BS 5588 as well as pertinent FM and NFPA standards.
* Preparation and lodgement of Fire Safety Certificates and Disabled Access Certificate applications via the Building Control Management System (BCMS).
* Provide internal FSC and DAC consultancy service for design and contract administration teams on building regulation matters.
* Lead fire strategy discussions with design team, client representatives, building control and fire service.
* Understand and Implementation of Insurer requirements with regards to reduction in property damage and business interruption risk.
* Support BCAR Compliance and preparation of fire inspection reports during construction.
* Supervise and train graduates on fire engineering principles and practises.
* Perform quality review checks for deliverables.
* Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and vendor bid evaluations.
* Assist in the generation of proposals, scopes, schedules and budgets for projects.
* Develop designer effort-hour estimates for Architectural/Permitting discipline.
* Display strong communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines.
* Proactive Architect with experience in all stages of project delivery (schematic design, site master planning, design development, construction
* An understanding of local permitting legislation, building regulations, and health and safety legislation
Here's what you'll need
* Qualified Architect/Architectural Technologist, 5+ years' experience, with fire safety & disabled access certification background.
* A postgraduate/bachelor's degree in fire engineering preferable.
* Strong understanding in fire safety engineering and a desire to develop their career further in this field.
* Familiar with relevant codes and standards: Part B & M, BS 9999, BS 5588, etc.
* Proficient in Microsoft suite (Excel).
* Excellent English level - written and spoken,
* Knowledge of Architectural specific design standards and building regulations
* Ability to interact with engineering disciplines, clients, and vendors at all levels.
* Experience using REVIT and BIM desirable.
* Familiar with BCAR and BCMS.